Title: V for Vendetta
Author: Alan Moore
Genre: Dystopia, Science Fiction
Pages: 288 pages
Synopsis:
In the near future, England has become a corrupt, totalitarian state, opposed only by V, the mystery man wearing a white porcelain mask who intends to free the masses through absurd acts of terrorism.
(from Goodreads)
My Thoughts:
V for Vendetta takes place in a future England after a Nuclear War where England turns to Fascism.
There is quite a bit of things that I like about this book. For one thing the artwork in this is beautiful and I like how the artwork makes you pay attention to the details.
I love the character of V. V is such a mysterious character, he’s like the Shakespearean Philosopher Anarchist. Whenever V shows up on screen, he just steals the entire scene. There are other characters that are worth talking about as well. Evey Hammond’s character goes through quite a bit and learns what prison can really be. The story of Valerie Page, a gay actor who occupied the cell next to V in Larkhill was a story full of heart.
I also like the themes this book covers. This book covers themes such as Nuclear War (this book takes place in 90s Britain after a Nuclear War), and the climate change created by that Nuclear War. Another major theme is Fascism vs Anarchy. Freedom is also a major theme as our character are looking for freedom while living in a Totalitarian state.
This book and the movie are both great. And honestly the V symbol and the Guy Fawkes Mask became popular because of this graphic novel.
I don’t have too many complaints about this book, but if you are the kind of reader who just doesn’t want to read about politics while reading. This book definitely isn’t for you.
This is the second time I read an Alan Moore novel this year and Alan Moore is starting to grow on me as an author. As both the Watchmen and V for Vendetta to me are very good graphic novels. I really recommend this book if you want to read something that will make you think.
Rating:
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